Petzl Ice Axe Summit Evo

Designed for classic mountaineering the summit evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips.

Petzl ice axe summit evo. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep icy terrain. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep icy terrain. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit ice axe offers an excellent balance between price and performance. The petzl summit is a former winner of our editors choice award and remains one of the best all around models in our fleet.

Designed for classic mountaineering the summit evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. A technical ice axe designed for mountaineering. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips.

In addition to being a high performing model the summit is lighter than most general mountaineering ice axes in our review. Lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. Lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. Sum tec modular ice axe for technical mountaineering.

The steel adze and hot forged steel head and pick are. It is curved to offer necessary clearance for steep ice. The summit evo is the most technical and aesthetically the most attractive ice axe reviewed. Designed for classic mountaineering the petzl summit evo ice axe has a lightweight shaft and strong durable head that make it the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips.

The anodized aluminum shaft features a slight curve near the top with a straight bottom that makes the tool ideal for plunging into the snow but the upper curve offers enough clearance to be used on more technical sections. Summit evo technical performance ice axe for classic mountaineering. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Developments in technology and design allow petzl to offer tools for all disciplines.

The summit evo is a completely new design based on the original petzl summit ice axe. Lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. From top to bottom all of its performance characteristics are at or very near the top of every category for measured metrics. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep icy terrain.

This review is part of our ice axes gear guide and was first published in the february 2018 issue of the great outdoors. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Gully ultra light ice axe for technical. It can be used in piolet canne or piolet rampe mode as well as in piolet traction mode on short steep sections.